Photo: Stickman42 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ulen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ulen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ulen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ulen
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Ulen
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Ulen runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ulen, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Ulen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ulen adults…
Ulen runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ulen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Ulen
No hospital or community health center in Ulen itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ulen; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ulen adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ulen does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Ulen adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Ulen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Ulen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ulen adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ulen
Why doesn’t Ulen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ulen.
What hospital is closest to Ulen?
Witham Health Services in Lebanon, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Ulen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ulen?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Boone County Community Clinic in Lebanon, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ulen.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.